International Schools in Malta
International Schools in Malta IB School US School UK School Combined Curriculums
Combined CurriculumsQSI International School of Malta
St Edward's College
Verdala International School
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Lifestyle
Besides perhaps possessing the world’s best “climate”, the Islands of Malta has much to offer the international expatriate: widely spoken English, safety and stability, a robust outdoor lifestyle and sunshine, stunning coastline, numerous archaeological remains of the Romans, Greeks, Arabs and Phoenicians and a wealth of entertainment options and rich cultural and arts offerings. In addition to all of this, Malta has all the staples that one might expect of a cosmopolitan lifestyle including trendy restaurants, clubs and cafes, impressive shopping centers and broad swath of ethnicity in the expatriate community.
Satisfying sites on lifestyle in Malta
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maltainsideout internations.org/malta fodors-malta
Cost of Living
Given all that Malta provides, one might expect it to come at a high price. That isn’t the case. Indeed, according to Xpatulator.com’s July 2016 report, the cost of living in Malta is about the international average. This becomes evident when observes the mix of of prices of goods and services. Such items as housing accommodations, Internet, groceries, alcohol cost less while transport, petrol, restaurant meals and personal care products are more pricey. All and all, a teaching expatriate at an international school should be able to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle with enough disposable income to access most of the opportunities presented on the islands.
Satisfying sites on cost of living in Malta
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maltainsideout-malta idotravelto-malta livinginmalta
Climate
Summers in Malta last from June to August and they are generally hot and sunny, with highs around 30 °Celsius, but the heat is tempered by the cool breezes. The temperature falls pleasantly to between 14 and 28 degrees Celsius during Autumn. The winters are mild and it never snows or freezes, sunny days are the norm in winter with occasional bad days with rain and wind and temperatures between 11 and 18 degrees, Autumn time is still warm and rainfall mainly occurs between October and March. Spring is again a very pleasant with temperatures of between 10 and 24 degrees Celsius.
Visa Restrictions
If you are a European Union National you have the entitlement to work in any European Union member country without needing to obtain a work permit. The only exception to this is if you are planning to work in Croatia where some restrictions can apply. However you should still investigate the consequences of working and the effect this will have on your benefits (health insurance, maternity/paternity, pensions, occupational accidents and diseases, death grants, unemployment, early retirement, family benefits), and the implications of where and how much tax you pay. The European Union offers this Tax advise at its Your Europe website. Once you have been in an EU country for more than 3 months you will be required to register your residence and obtain a residency permit.
If you are not a European Union National then you will require a work permit. The requirements for this often differ depending on your Nationality. For the latest up to date information for entry please visit Maltese Foreign Affairs website.
Safety and Security
The political and security status of countries around the world are constantly changing, to keep up with the current situation in any country please monitor the relevant Government websites and international news. The links below also provide useful indicators for prospective travelers:
The UK Foreign Office US State Department BBC World News Al Jazeera Malta Today